Wednesday, July 23, 2014

*Disclosure: The Morton Arboretum has generously provided 2 tickets for our giveaway. No compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own.Earlier this month, we took a look at the Travel America Festival at The Morton Arboretum. This summer, the Arboretum continues to travel around the world. August 2-3 brings the sounds, sights and flavors of Asia to The Morton Arboretum during the Destination Asia Summer Festival. Some highlights will include:

Traditional Japanese, Chinese and Thai music

Chinese Dragon Dance

Sumo Wrestling Demo

Learning how to play badminton

Learning how to play cricket

Learning about and experiencing henna tattoos

Bonsai Demo

Exploring Asian collections of trees

Asian-inspired food trucks and food at Gingko Cafe

& More!

Sounds like a lot of fun packed into a day at the Arboretum! The event will run 10AM-4PM each day. Check The Morton Arboretum website for scheduling information. The event is free with admission to the Arboretum. Admission is $12 Adults ages 18–64, $11 Seniors ages 65+ and $9 Youth ages 2–17. Those 1 and under are free! There will be Acorn Express Tram rides highlighting tree collections representing asia. There is a fee for the Tram rides and tickets can be purchased at the Visitor Center.Giveaway time!

The Morton Arboretum has generously given us 2 tickets to give away to one lucky reader to visit the Destination Asia Summer Festival! The giveaway will end Sunday, July 27 and is open to US residents 18-years-old and older. The winner will have 24-hours to respond to the notification email or the prize will be forfeited. Good luck!